There's been lots of speculation around the announcement from David Cameron that the government will create anew system of press regulation within the UK, which will replace the Press Complaints Commission. An independent press regulator and accompanying code of conduct (written by the industry itself) is to be established, which will decide whether or not publishers have breached any ethical guidelines. Although most of us working in the media saw this coming, it may have been a little surprising to find out that the regulations will apply to online content, too - even if publishers don't opt in to them.
Content marketers - this isn't your cue to panic.
All you have to do is take action now to ensure your content meets all ethical and quality best practice guidelines. Admittedly this will require a bit of time, effort and ongoing work; however it's absolutely necessary if you wish to maintain your brand's reputation as a white-hat publisher... and actually, it's not so difficult. So, how can you become your own regulator?
1. Set up a house style guide
Create a house style guide for your brand and circulate amongst every single member of staff. You may think only the regular content contributors need to see this,... Read more
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Content marketers: Be your own press regulator
Why Brands Need to Go Post-Mobile
Mobile, mobile, mobile. It’s all marketers want to talk about anymore. And with good reason: In light of recent, dramatic behavioral shifts to tablets and smartphones, brands are grasping for ways to reach customers who are spending less time at a desktop or laptop and more time on the go.
But after a teaser video from Google’s Project Glass made the rounds recently, giving a glimpse at life, with the company’s reality-augmenting glasses, it became clear that mobile is just the tip of the wireless iceberg.
The ship is sailing into the unchartered waters toward a post-mobile world where we’ll all be connected, all the time. The boundaries will blur between what is and isn't a device, and with everything mobile, labels like “wired” and “wireless” will become meaningless. Consumers will start looking to technologies and brands to simplify how we engage with the world and information around us.
So how can brands ensure they’re prepared for the changes taking shape before our very eyes? By paying close attention to these five trends that I’m betting will define our collective post-mobile future:
Smart Everything: The reason Google glasses really capture the imagination is that they seem to make the stuff of sci-fi a reality.... Read more
